France vs. Spain prediction, odds, date: 2026 World Cup semifinal picks by expert on 19-7 run

European powers clash in the 2026 World Cup semifinals when Spain and France battle on Tuesday. These nations were the pre-tournament favorites, and the current rosters are extremely familiar with each other after meeting in the semifinals of the 2024 Euros, a match that Spain won 2-1. France have won all their games in the World Cup 2026, beating Morocco in the quarterfinals to advance to this round. Spain are unbeaten as well -- opening with a draw against Cape Verde and then winning the rest of their matches. The Spaniards kept a clean sheet all the way through the Round of 16 before conceding one goal in a quarterfinal win over Belgium.